‘Free from’ fudge
Handmade fudge maker Blackthorn Foods in Northern Ireland has launched a new range of artisan products that are non dairy and free from gluten and soya.
The new range in 90g packs features four flavours – Madagascan Vanilla, Chocolate, Stem Ginger and Chocolate and Chocolate and Orange – have been developed by the company to meet the growing demand for ‘free from’ products.
The new products are part of the company’s established and successful Melting Pot brand, which also includes fudge fondues and chocolate caramels.
“We saw a developing opportunity particularly in Britain for a range of products that are made without dairy, gluten and soya and decided to invest in creating products to meet this demand,” says director Dorothy Bittles.
“Response to the new range has been immensely encouraging. We pride ourselves in producing high quality handmade fudge made in open pots in the traditional way.
“Unlike some commercial fudge manufacturers, our range of fudges are produced in small batches, hand beaten, hand cut and then wrapped. This gives our fudges a unique taste and texture that wins awards year on year,” she adds.
Blackthorn Foods is a family business based in Belfast that has been formed and is managed by three sisters.
The business produces a broad range of handmade fudge for customers in Britain, the Republic of Ireland and further afield.
“We manufacture an extensive range of gluten free flavours. All our flavours are natural, for example we use a real Jamaican rum in our Rum & Raisin fudge and not a flavouring.
“Our range of fudges are available in a selection of pack sizes for the gift market, trade, wholesale, retail and corporate customers. We also make a range of own label fudge and bespoke flavours for many recognised customers.”
